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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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The wired Ethernet transmission standards are defined by the OSI model layers. Which of the answers below is one of those defining layers?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as allowing the creation of new projects?
Which of the components below best represents the letter "C"?
There are many options to choose from for alarm states. Which of the following alarm states can be best described as when the normal specifications of the process are not being broken?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below are redundant networks for controller connections?
Model based network devices are at the user level of Ethernet/IP. Information of a capabilities or features of a specified device would be contained in which of the text files below?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that can have 8, 16, or 32 output points powered by 24Vdc or 120/230 Vac?
Which of the answers below best represents one of the recommended standards in regards to Instrumentation?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the alarming system?
There are several layer within the a typical DCS., each with it's own responsibilities. Which of the levels below is responsible for the seamless merging of process control information and managing the business side of production?
SCADA systems have been integrated with various industrial processes. Which of the answers below is best defined as the industry best suited to integrate a SCADA system?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a discreet input memory location?
A typical DCS has at least four layers in it's architecture. Fieldbus and DeviceNet are all under the direct control of which of the layers below?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that systematically allows for devices to initiate communication?
To communicate with a process control system, a network interface adapter is required. Which of the answers below would satisfy the minimum number of network adapters required?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "A"?
One of the layers of the OSI manages access to be able to transmit data. Which of the answers below represents that layer?
The data transmission in HDX mode travels in _____ direction(s)? Choose the best answer from the ones provided to fill in the blank
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a flashing alarm?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 1?
In IPv4, the user datagram protocol has less latency and measurable greater data throughput. Which of the answers below can be a drawback of this protocol?
I to P converters are best defined as which of the following answers?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains the value of all the parameters and tags, as well as all the programming and the DCS configuration?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below are redundant networks for controller connections?
The numerous tasks that are accomplished at the same time in a DCS, is a result of the configured software programs that it has . Which of the software programs below will governed by IEC-61804-2?